Hi, not sure if anyone's interested, its a slow diesel, but thought id make a project thread for my Hilux.
I sold the 135i as it just wasn't my thing, was alright to cruise around in when the sun was out but I'm not a BMW fan and the running costs were stupid.
So today i collected my new (to me) Hilux SR5. I've been searching for a good one in my price range for a couple of months and finally stumbled upon this one. Its a 1996 Hilux SR5 2.8L diesel dual cab ute, on 360,000K's, been serviced regularly and well looked after so the K's don't really bother me.
It currently has a few modifications, 2" lift kit, sunraiser alloys in black, roll bar, tub liner and soft tub cover, spot lights, front bull bar, electronic rust protection and rear tow bar.
Got some short and longer term plans for it, but really just want to get out and enjoy it off-road on the weekends, get over to Fraser Island, up to the rainforest etc.
- Short term i want to sort out a few dints, fix the soft tub cover which is flapping around a bit, change the SR5 decals on the sides which make it look tatty, fit a snorkel, get a 'TOYOTA' decal for the boot lid (possibly) and get the windows re-tinted. Its due its timing belt at 400,000K, so i'll get that done.
- Long term i'd like to get the wheels refurbished (not sure on colour - possibly in dark silver/anthracite to match the decals, white or black), get a Tonneau rear canopy fitted and maybe turbo the engine.
Pics:
Does anyone know the best way to get the decals off the side, hairdryer and a razor blade? They look fckin welded on.
Cheers
I sold the 135i as it just wasn't my thing, was alright to cruise around in when the sun was out but I'm not a BMW fan and the running costs were stupid.
So today i collected my new (to me) Hilux SR5. I've been searching for a good one in my price range for a couple of months and finally stumbled upon this one. Its a 1996 Hilux SR5 2.8L diesel dual cab ute, on 360,000K's, been serviced regularly and well looked after so the K's don't really bother me.
It currently has a few modifications, 2" lift kit, sunraiser alloys in black, roll bar, tub liner and soft tub cover, spot lights, front bull bar, electronic rust protection and rear tow bar.
Got some short and longer term plans for it, but really just want to get out and enjoy it off-road on the weekends, get over to Fraser Island, up to the rainforest etc.
- Short term i want to sort out a few dints, fix the soft tub cover which is flapping around a bit, change the SR5 decals on the sides which make it look tatty, fit a snorkel, get a 'TOYOTA' decal for the boot lid (possibly) and get the windows re-tinted. Its due its timing belt at 400,000K, so i'll get that done.
- Long term i'd like to get the wheels refurbished (not sure on colour - possibly in dark silver/anthracite to match the decals, white or black), get a Tonneau rear canopy fitted and maybe turbo the engine.
Pics:
Does anyone know the best way to get the decals off the side, hairdryer and a razor blade? They look fckin welded on.
Cheers
